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easy rack of lamb

If I need to cook a nice dinner quickly, I'll often choose rack of lamb. I like lamb from Australia or New Zealand. Maybe it's just a flavor I'm used to and it's readily available at most supermarkets. While this…

healthy chocolate-banana fudge

I've finally come to realize I'm never going to be able to give up sweets. I crave them most afternoons and every night. Instead, I thought I'd start looking for some healthier alternatives. This fudge recipe tastes pretty good straight…

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skinny cottage pot pies

This is a super skinny, super healthy alternative to that old British favorite, usually covered in lashings of mashed potato, and one my husband and I actually prefer (liking the healthier version of comfort food doesn't happen often with us!).…

Free-quent flyer points – not just for flights

Earlier this year I realized that I could be a lot more focused on paying bills using my credit card to earn frequent flyer miles. I was already putting work-related expenses on a credit card but those didn't add up…

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my lasagna

This is probably my signature dish. I make it for friends who have just had a baby, or who need cheering up. It's a once-a-weeker in our house, and I could probably do it blind-folded, which means I don't really…